Reports

Executive Summary

The State of Black Arizona provides snapshot data on the focus areas of either Economics, Education, Civic Participation, Health, and Justice. Data is presented to the public through the identification of themes and issues specific to African Americans in Arizona.

We believe through presenting our data, action planning and advocacy for organizations, groups and individuals can be achieved for greater impact and change.

2017, we plan to produce our 2nd State of Black Education Report, and our 1st State of Black Juvenile Justice and Civic Participation Reports in Phoenix and/or Tucson. And in 2018, our 1st State of Black Health and Economic Development will follow in Phoenix and/or Tucson.

Below are some themes and issues identified as potential future reports:

What’s the Data? Below are indicators to address or maximize on

Topics within the indicators

Education

Poor Graduation rates; College Readiness and Completion; Suspensions and Expulsions rates

Justice

Mass Incarceration; Juvenile Justice

Economics

Entrepreneurs- not enough support and resources for local business and state/local RFP

Civic Engagement

Discourse low voter turnout rates; elected official leadership Philanthrophy outside faith-based organization Engagement on Boards and Commissions

Arts and Culture

Minimal leadership for telling our stories or presenting the richness of our art; leveling the playing field for educating our students

Health

Disparities and high rates in diabetes, general cancer and breast cancer and HIV/AIDS